SESAMULS® OW

Liquid crystals emulsifier for dimethicone-like textures

INCI
Polyglyceryl-3 Cetyl Ether, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Malic Acid

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LIQUID CRYSTALS

RICH TEXTURE

DIMETHICONE-LIKE

SESAMULS® OW is a non-ionic Oil in Water emulsifying systems derived from renewable sources specifically designed to obtain rich and dimethicone-like texture with a powdery skin-feel and easy to absorb.

Used between 3% and 6% as the only emulsifier, it allows to incorporate up to 70% of polar / medium polar oily phase containing natural oils as the sole source of lipids.

Its non-ionic behavior makes it compatible in weakly cationic environment (e.g. balsam and hair cream). Indicated for emulsions in a pH range between 5 and 8, it can work, under certain conditions, even at pH 3.5 and over pH 9.

SESAMULS® OW is considered “readily biodegradable“ and safe for aquatic environment.

EFFICACY TESTS

LIQUID CRYSTALS

SESAMULS® OW forms a liquid crystal structure that retains the aqueous phase and enhances the moisturizing effect of the formula. The bond between the hydrophilic component and the lipophilic chain ensures highly stable and deeply moisturizing liquid crystal emulsions.

Microscopic image showing the dispersion of Sesamuls OW liquid crystals, highlighting smooth and glossy particles under 100 µm scale.

Key Product Details

% OF USE

3.5 – 5.0% in cosmetic milks or lotion
4.0 – 6.0% in creams

 

APPLICATIONS

Ideal for day and night creams, and emultions for sensitive and prone to oiliness skins.

 

TECHNICAL DATA
APPEARANCE FLAKES
COLOUR IVORY
ODOUR CHARACTERISTIC
HLB 12 (EXPERIMENTAL)
PH 6.0 – 8.0
MELTING POINT 55 – 60°C
ACID TOTAL NUMBER 28 MAX. (MG KOH/G)
SAPONIFICATION NUMBER 140 – 160 (MG KOH/G)
PROPERTIES

  • Key Ingredients and Texture: Includes Cetyl Alcohol (RSPO certified) and Malic Acid obtained from apple juice through a proprietary physical process. Ideal for emulsions with a dimethicone-like texture, manufactured via heated processing technique as an alternative to Oil in Water (OW) PEG emulsifiers.

  • Stability and pH Compatibility: Offers strong stability, excellent resistance to hydrolysis, and is compatible under extreme anionic and cationic conditions across a wide range of pH values (pH 3-9).

  • Hydrating and Eudermic Properties: Contains sesame oil, providing eudermic properties with high skin absorption, reducing water loss, and proven high hydrating properties.

  • Emollient and Fragrance Compatibility: Exhibits excellent compatibility with a wide range of emollients and improves fragrance yield in the emulsion.

  • Ease of Use: Fully dispersible in water and, when melted, miscible in oils, making it easy to use in various formulations.